For the construction of a new two-storey dwelling house

In Mountbellew, Co Galway, a new planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council for the construction of a two‑storey dwelling house, a domestic garage and all associated site works at Mountbellew Demesne. The application, submitted by Helen Wade and Stephen Russell, was received on 15 May 2026 and is now under review.

The council’s decision is expected to be made by 30 August 2026, with the decision date set for 20 August 2026. The application has been assigned a conditional decision code, indicating that any approval will be subject to specific conditions that the applicants must satisfy before construction can commence.

The proposed development will add a new residential building to the Mountbellew Demesne site, with a domestic garage to accommodate the owners’ vehicles. The application also includes all necessary site works, such as site preparation, drainage, and access improvements, to support the new dwelling.

The planning authority has not yet released the full details of the conditions that would apply, but the conditional status suggests that the council will require the applicants to address matters such as environmental impact, traffic, and compliance with local planning policies before granting final approval.

The application is listed under reference 2660761 in the council’s planning file. The decision will be recorded in the council’s public register and will be available for public inspection once the council publishes the outcome.

The development is part of a broader trend of residential projects in the area, but the council has not indicated that this application is linked to any wider housing strategy. The decision will be communicated to the applicants and will be made available to the public through the council’s online portal.

For full details of the application and the council’s decision, see the Galway County Council planning file (Reference 2660761).

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